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Correlates of HIV Prevention Advocacy by Persons Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda: A Cross-sectional Evaluation of a Conceptual Model
ConclusionThese findings identify which characteristics of PLWH are associated with acting as change agents for others in their social network to engage in HIV protective behaviors. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Patient Preferences for Lifestyle Management in a Multi-site Randomized Lifestyle Trial for Remission of the Metabolic Syndrome
ConclusionA pre-existing habit of eating vegetables was associated with no preference and preference for a less intensive lifestyle treatment. Post-treatment follow-up of the trial results will determine if concordance between preference and treatment assignment influences outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Physical Activity Components that Determine Daily Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults: An Intensive Longitudinal Diary Study
ConclusionThese findings indicate that enjoying moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise for a longer duration than usual and engaging in non-exercise physical activity in the afternoon are important for elevating older adults ’ daily life satisfaction. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Black Sexual Minority Men ’s Experiences in MPowerment Interventions: Implications for HIV Prevention
ConclusionOverall, MPowerment event spaces provide a forum for BSMM to feel safe and supported while gaining important HIV-related knowledge and prevention access. Challenges related to social status and destigmatization of sexuality are important considerations in designing and implementing this model, especially related to PrEP promotion. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Social Disconnectedness in Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease: Associations with Health Literacy and Treatment Burden
ConclusionsOur findings show that loneliness and social isolation coexisted with low health literacy and high treatment burden in individuals with CVD. These findings are critical as socially disconnected individuals experience more health issues. Low health literacy and a high treatment burden may potentially exacerbate these issues. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 13, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Promising Directions: A Systematic Review of Psychosocial and Behavioral Interventions with Cultural Incorporation for Advanced and Metastatic Cancer
ConclusionPsychosocial and behavioral interventions with cultural incorporation appear beneficial for improving QOL-related outcomes in advanced and metastatic cancer. Studies incorporating culture in psychosocial or behavioral interventions offer noteworthy insight and suggestions for future efforts such as attending to deep cultural structure. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The Effects of Type 2 Diabetes on Cognitive Performance: A Review of Reviews
ConclusionsType 2 diabetes appears to be associated with lower cognitive performance in several cognitive domains and in different age groups. However, high-quality meta-analyses on the subject are still needed. Future reviews must follow the PRISMA guidelines and take into account the risk of bias of the original studies through sensitivity analyses and the heterogeneity of the studies by conducting subgroup analyses for example according to age group and disease duration. The meta-analyses that aim to study the entire type 2 diabetes population without excluding severe comorbidities, should assess concept formation and r...
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Associations of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters and Pain Interference in Post-9/11 Veterans: Exploring Sleep Impairment and Physical Activity as Underlying Mechanisms
ConclusionFindings underscore the importance of targeting sleep as a key modifiable health factor linking PTSD symptoms to pain interference in post-9/11 veterans. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - March 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exercise Prescription Practices Among Mental Health Professionals on College Campuses: Testing the Information –Motivation–Behavioral Skills Model
ConclusionMHPs may be willing to support physical activity promotion and exercise prescription, but organizational structures are critical to enhance and sustain the delivery of this adjunctive therapy. The personal exercise history of MHPs may be an important consideration for behavior change interventions. The development and validation of scales are important considerations for future intervention study design. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - February 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Comparing Stroke Risk Factors Among Sexual Minority Groups in Texas
ConclusionThis pilot study, conducted in Texas, adds to the existing scientific literature on stroke risk among the SM population and revealed that G/BM might have a higher stroke risk compared to L/BW. These findings can inform future research and intervention designs tailored to G/BM and L/BW communities and improve their overall health. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - February 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Longer-Term Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Infection: Moderation by Race and Socioeconomic Status
ConclusionThe mental health consequences of COVID-19 may be significant, widespread, and persistent for at least 6 months post-infection and may increase as years of education decreases. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - February 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research